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How to get fromColumbia to Topekaby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Topeka by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    4h 50m
    $28–55

  2. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $194–300

  3. Drive 187.7 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Topekacar car 187.7 mi
    3h 4m
    $35–50

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane COU - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    5h 40m
    $146–493

  5. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus Kansas City
    5h 19m
    $59–91

Columbia to Topeka by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbia to Topeka via Kansas City Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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